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Nestled amongst hills and forests with endless views, can there be anywhere more breathtaking in the world to hire a luxury holiday let in?
From glassy lakes to meadows sprinkled with flowers, your holiday cottage window provides a natural kaleidoscope to the boundless beauty of the French Alps.
Whether you want to explore hilltop towns or admire the views from mountain passes outside your country gite, awe-inspiring alpine scenery awaits you.

Things to see and do in the Alps

Step out of your French holiday cottage to explore some of the world's most serene, unhurried scenery…

  • National parks: Discover the vast unspoilt landscapes of Ecrins National Park, Mercantour National Park and Vanoise National Park.
  • Adventures: : If you want to get the adrenaline pumping, choose from white-water rafting, climbing, canoeing and canyoning.
  • Towns: Visit the fortress town of Briançon - the highest town in Europe - and the waterside gems of Evian-les-Bains on Lake Geneva. Alternatively, stroll the ancient streets of Annecy or discover the fascinating old quarters of Chambéry.
  • Ski resorts: Chamonix, with its dizzyingly high téléphérique cable car, Courchevel, Méribel and Val d'Isère rank amongst the world's most prestigious ski resorts.

Tastes of the Alps

  • Cheese: Emmental, Reblochon, Picodon... you can taste the lushness of the region's green pastures in its cheeses. No wonder the Alps is famed for dishes such as fondue, raclette and tartiflette.
  • Wine: The purity of the countryside shines through in the local wines too. Taste the fruit-filled red Mondeuse, or the golden Vin Jaune from the Jura.

Don't miss...

  • Vanoise National Park (Parc National de la Vanoise): France's first national park is nestled in a breathtakingly beautiful region of Alpine peaks, lakes and glaciers. It's also home to France's largest colony of Alpine Ibex (a species of wild goat).

Our regional team recommends

  • Sip 'the elixir of life' on a tour of the Chartreuse distillery in Voiron. This famous liqueur, prepared from 130 different herbs, has been made here since the 17th-century.
  • Walk one of the grande randonnée footpaths, part of a network of long-distance routes that criss-cross the country. Walk even a short section and stunning new panoramas reveal themselves at every turn.
  • Get dirty and get healthy with a therapeutic mud bath in Aix-les-Bains.
  • Test your head for heights in the spectacular Gorges du Fier where a narrow walkway carries you along the natural limestone crevice.

Did you know...?

The picturesque lakeside town of Annecy is a great base for watersports, hiking, and cycling.

Nearest Airports

Geneva and Chambery.

Travel Tip

For summer skiing, head from your holiday gite to the resort of Les Deux Alpes. This magical French Alpine region has something for everyone, so even if you're not the best skier, you'll still fall in love with the region.